This webinar is the third one in a series of three webinars and will discuss the identification of current guidelines and controversies for the management of PFO (patent foramen ovale) after cryptogenic stroke or TIA; as well as the identification of management strategies for the patient with cryptogenic stroke.

Other -Medical Professionals who treat, diagnose ad care for patients at risk for stroke.

DescriptionThis webinar is the third one in a series of three webinars and will discuss the identification of current guidelines and controversies for the management of PFO (patent foramen ovale) after cryptogenic stroke or TIA; as well as the identification of management strategies for the patient with cryptogenic stroke.

Learning Objectives At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

Identify current guidelines and controversies for the management of PFO after cryptogenic stroke or TIA.

Identify management strategies for the patient with cryptogenic stroke.

Accreditation Statements:In support of improving patient care, the American Heart Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.”

AMA Credit Designation Statement - PhysiciansThe American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse PractitionersAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME. **AMA Credit must be claimed within 6 months of attendance. Credit will no longer be available to claim after December 5, 2018

ANCC Credit Designation Statement - NursesThe maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 1.00contact hours. **ANCC Credit must be claimed within 6 months of attendance. CME/CE will no longer be available to claim after December 5, 2018

DisclosuresAll persons who develop and/or control educational content in CME/CE activities provided by the American Heart Association will disclose to the audience all financial relationships with any commercial supporters of this activity as well as with other commercial interests whose lines of business are related to the CME/CE-certified content of this activity. In addition, presenters will disclose unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing in course presentation materials.

MediumThis activity is a live or a virtual link activity depending on the location.

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